tour highlights

Observe culture and traditional life-style of the ethnic Pa-O and Inthar Inhabitants

tour details

Explore the remote southern part of Inle Lake by boat, visiting Shan, Pa-O and Inthar villages. The boat journey to Sagar is simply enjoyable as the impressive ruins of Sagar and the welcoming ethnic groups will make this tour unique and memorable. Off the beaten track, you will discover beautiful lake and lake shore sceneries.

Why choose this tour?

A perfect escape to the fascinating ruined pagodas of Sagar

Overnight stay at a beautiful lodge in the remote area of Inle Lake near Sagar

Visiting the villages of different ethnics and cultures, where you will meet the lotus weavers, potters and rice wine makers

Transfer from Heho airport by private vehicle down into the valley to Nyaung Shwe on the edge of Inle Lake (1 hour). Transfer to the jetty and board your private local boat to travel via Nampan to Sagar (approximately 2'bd to 3 hours). The peaceful village of Nampan is built on stilts over the water and has several small cheroot factories. Its main temple, Alodaw Pauk Pagoda, is one of the oldest shrines on the lake. Lunch Green Chilli Nampan Restaurant. Arrive into Sagar and explore the sunken ancient stupas (16th - 17th centuries) in the village. If time is possible, make a visit to the local monastery. Transfer to your hotel for overnight stay in the village. Dinner and accommodation at A Little Lodge (Sagar House) in Samkar

In the morning, explore one of the 5-day rotating markets (if your visit coincides with the schedule) and Kyauktaing, a Shan village where earthenware pottery is produced. At nearby Kyainkhan, visit a family who produce monk's robes made of fabric woven from thousands of lotus stems. In Thakong, observe local methods of producing alcohol fermented and extracted from bran rice. The day offers an insight into the unspoiled culture and traditional life-style of the ethnic Pa-O and Inthar inhabitants around Sagar. Enjoy the beautiful landscape, trees and numerous settlements dotted on both sides of the canal. Lunch at hotel. Afterwards, extend your journey to Loikaw or to Inle lake.

customise the tour

Combine with Inle Lake excursions

Shop some souvenirs at the local workshops

Unlimited photo opportunity during the tour

includes

All sightseeing tour and transfer services with private air conditioned car/coach as detailed in our itinerary

Meals as specified in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch and D=Dinner)